Episode Summary

When was the last time you used a cognitive aid in the OR? You probably have some in your OR, albeit they’re likely buried in a drawer somewhere. In today's episode, we'll discuss all things related to anesthesia checklists and how they can help you improve patient care.

What You’ll Learn

• Where did anesthesia crisis checklists originate?
• Do crisis checklists improve performance?
• Why don’t we use crisis checklists more often?
• What does the current evidence say about anesthesia crisis checklists?
• Which anesthesia crisis checklists are currently available?

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